Communicative English Course

Lesson 1 • Core Vocabulary for Daily Use

Introduces high-frequency words and phrases needed for everyday interaction. A strong vocabulary base accelerates fluency in later chapters.

Lesson 2 • Basic Sentence Structure

Explains subject-verb-object order and fundamental clause types. Correct structure is the scaffold for all written and spoken output.

Lesson 3 • English Sounds and Pronunciation Basics

Covers the phonemic inventory of English, stress, and intonation patterns. Accurate pronunciation underpins all spoken communication in the course.

Lesson 1 • Active Listening Strategies

Teaches prediction, note-taking, and inference to improve comprehension. These strategies transfer directly to workplace and academic listening tasks.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Different Accents

Exposes students to regional and international English accents. Broad exposure reduces comprehension breakdowns in diverse professional settings.

Lesson 3 • Listening in Professional Contexts

Focuses on meetings, instructions, and presentations as listening genres. Students apply strategies to job-relevant audio material.

Lesson 1 • Making Requests and Offers

Teaches polite request and offer structures using modal verbs and hedging. Appropriate phrasing prevents miscommunication and maintains positive relationships.

Lesson 2 • Greetings, Introductions, and Small Talk

Covers opening and closing conversations and sustaining light social exchanges. These skills establish rapport in both personal and professional settings.

Lesson 3 • Asking and Answering Questions

Develops question types and response strategies for natural dialogue. Fluent question-answer exchanges are central to all professional interactions.

Lesson 4 • Telephone and Video Call Communication

Addresses the specific conventions of spoken communication without visual cues. Students manage calls professionally from opening to closing.

Lesson 1 • Reading Professional and Academic Texts

Applies reading strategies to reports, articles, and manuals. Students practice with authentic texts that mirror real workplace reading demands.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Text Structure

Explains how paragraphs, headings, and discourse markers organise meaning. Recognising structure speeds comprehension of complex documents.

Lesson 3 • Reading Techniques for Efficiency

Introduces skimming, scanning, and close reading as complementary strategies. Choosing the right technique saves time and improves accuracy.

Lesson 1 • Passive Voice and Formal Register

Explains when and how to use passive constructions for objectivity and formality. Passive voice is a key feature of professional reports and academic writing.

Lesson 2 • Style, Tone, and Register Adjustment

Teaches how to shift language style to match audience, purpose, and medium. Register flexibility is a hallmark of expert professional communicators.

Lesson 3 • Complex Sentence Structures

Covers subordinate clauses, relative clauses, and reduced forms for sophisticated expression. Complex syntax signals advanced proficiency to professional audiences.

Lesson 4 • Tense and Aspect Mastery

Clarifies the full tense-aspect system including perfect and progressive forms. Precise tense use conveys accurate timing and sequence in professional writing.

Lesson 1 • Writing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Focuses on sentence variety, paragraph unity, and coherence devices. Clear paragraphs are the building blocks of all professional documents.

Lesson 2 • Writing Reports and Summaries

Introduces report sections, objective language, and concise summarising. These skills are directly transferable to workplace documentation tasks.

Lesson 3 • Editing and Proofreading Techniques

Builds a systematic review process for grammar, clarity, and formatting errors. Consistent proofreading raises the quality of all written output.

Lesson 4 • Professional Email Writing

Teaches email structure, tone, and etiquette for workplace correspondence. Well-crafted emails project professionalism and reduce miscommunication.

Lesson 1 • Giving and Receiving Feedback

Develops constructive feedback language and strategies for receiving criticism. Effective feedback exchanges improve team performance and professional growth.

Lesson 2 • Cross-Cultural Communication at Work

Addresses cultural variation in communication styles, directness, and formality. Cultural awareness prevents misunderstanding in diverse professional environments.

Lesson 3 • Negotiation and Persuasion Language

Introduces language for proposing, countering, and reaching agreement. Persuasive communication skills are critical for client and colleague interactions.

Lesson 4 • Delivering Clear Presentations

Teaches structure, signposting language, and delivery techniques for presentations. A well-delivered presentation communicates expertise and builds credibility.

Lesson 1 • Building Logical Arguments

Covers claim-evidence-reasoning structure and logical fallacy awareness. Sound argumentation is the foundation of persuasive professional communication.

Lesson 2 • Persuasive Writing Techniques

Applies rhetorical appeals and persuasive structures to professional documents. Students write proposals and position papers that move audiences to action.

Lesson 3 • Storytelling for Professional Impact

Introduces narrative techniques that make data and ideas memorable. Strategic storytelling strengthens presentations, pitches, and leadership communication.

Lesson 4 • Communicating Under Pressure

Develops strategies for managing difficult conversations, conflict, and crises. Composure and clarity under pressure protect professional reputation.